... Possible Measures in Response to Breach of Contracts Strengthening Contract Terms European companies may reconsider the terms of agreements with American suppliers, incorporating stricter penalties for shortfalls. This would reduce the likelihood of gas volumes being redirected to other regions and provide greater protection for European consumers. Establishment of Strategic Reserves Europe could bolster the establishment of strategic LNG reserves to reduce vulnerability to suppliers and avoid crisis situations. This would also stabilize prices during periods of high demand, such as the winter season. Accelerated Development ...

... Finance Institute. Turkmenistan mainly exports its gas to China. While it has shown interest in diversifying its export routes, its relations with Russia remain strained due to competition with Gazprom in the gas market. “Turkmenistan has both the gas reserves and the technical capability to supply gas via Russia and Ukraine through the Central Asia–Center pipeline system. This system was widely used in the 1990s and early 2000s when Gazprom purchased Turkmen gas for resale to Europe, utilizing Ukraine’s ...

... Additionally, upgrading storage facilities could help mitigate supply shortages, allowing Europe to store greater volumes of LNG and gas during periods of surplus for later use. Gazprom’s warning about U.S. noncompliance with LNG contracts reveals vulnerabilities ... ... future, Europe may need to reassess its approach to energy security, prioritizing stable supply agreements, building strategic reserves, and expanding its renewable energy infrastructure. By diversifying energy sources, strengthening internal infrastructure,...

... the market correction following the peaks of the energy crisis in 2022-2023. Investors continue to monitor external economic signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China on trade disputes are ongoing, and the July 30 meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve indeed left rates unchanged. Soft monetary conditions combined with the resolution of trade differences could support fuel demand in the latter half of the year. Gas Market: Record Storage for Winter and Relative Price Stability The focus in the gas market remains on Europe, where EU countries are rapidly filling underground gas storage in preparation for the winter heating season. By the end of July, European ...

... Brent prices have stabilized at the higher end of the range for recent months, although they remain sensitive to any news regarding economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Filling of Storage Reduces Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build reserves ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage facilities in EU countries are nearly 66% full — an unprecedentedly high level for the end of July over recent years. In absolute terms, the storage ...